SDR QMLA2022112820079

Service difficulty report · Unknown · Bell 407

Difficulty date: November 27, 2022
Submitted: November 28, 2022
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N911CN
Make and model: Bell 407
Aircraft serial: 53719
Aircraft time: 6,209 hours, 18,570 cycles
System (JASC): 2120 · Air Distribution System
Part: Unknown
Condition: Odor
Location: Cabin
Stage of operation: AP
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL FROM AC VENT AND FROM AFT ENGINE. GAINED ACCESS TO ENGINE, AVIONICS BAY, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE TO WIRING AND ELECTRONICS. NO DAMAGE FOUND. GROUND RAN AIRCRAFT WITH AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON AND EXPERIENCED NO ODORS. COULD NOT DUPLICATE CONCERN.

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